'That's you laughing, sir, isn't it?': Prosecutor launches into ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan as cross-examination begins

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : In addition to alleging bribery schemes involving ComEd and AT&T Illinois, the indictment accuses Madigan of pressuring developers to hire the speaker's law firm and trying to win business by secretly supporting legislation to transfer state-owned land in Chinatown to the city so developers could build a high-rise.

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